On the Money

Buying When Others Are Fearful

When market volatility is high and sentiment is low, investors have plenty of opportunities to pick up high-quality names at attractive entry points.

China's New Direction

China’s revaluation of the yuan is just one step toward rebalancing its economy. Several other reforms are necessary to achieve this goal. In the meantime, knowing the effects of China’s currency revaluation can uncover profitable opportunities for investors.

Flashing Danger

A small change in your behavior can provide a degree of insulation from the risk of another Flash Crash.

How to Hedge Your Bets

The rise of the exchange-traded fund has made it simpler and cheaper to hedge your portfolio against risk.

The Fear: It Burns

One day we’ll look back on the Flash Crash as the greatest buying opportunity of our time. Meanwhile, stick with income-generating stocks backed by solid businesses.

The Great Game on Ice

The US Geological Survey calls the offshore Arctic the biggest unexplored area for potential petroleum reserves left on Earth. Melting ice has set the stage for a curious new aspect of the perpetual geopolitical struggle: the competition for Arctic gas and oil.

Energy Speculation: Tilting at Windmills with the CFTC

Federal efforts to address abuses in the commodities futures market are noble but poorly focused. The real “enemy” in the energy market is long-term supply and demand metrics.

The Asian Consumer

Asia will take a greater and greater share of attention as the coming decade unfolds. Investors who get exposure to the region will enjoy significant long-term profits.

International Tax Notes

With limited exceptions, the IRS requires American citizens with dividends and capital gains from sources outside the US to report that income on their tax returns. Here are the basics.

Commercial Real Estate Countdown

Praying and delaying won’t diffuse the commercial real estate time bomb.